Shares Mag16 Jan 2015 09:56
STAR PICK
CityFibre (CFHL:AIM) 67p
A genuinely unique play on UK fibre networks roll-out based on rapidly growing demand for superfast connectivity and bandwidth across the UK regions. With 100-plus UK cities identified thanks to the implied inward enterprise investment and job creation, small and medium-sized businesses are eager for high-quality connectivity to access next-generation digital services. CityFibre’s initial capex outlay is largely de-risked by anchor ICT integrator, internet service provider or local authority tenants, and it currently has projects running in Peterbrough, Coventry, Kirklees, Aberdeen and York. Proven expertise at the complex planning phase, CityFibre is concentrating on local authority and business use first, but has plans to open the networks to consumers down the line.
Profits remain some way off and debt funding will power growth, but CityFibre promises to turn into high dividend-paying virtual equity bond over coming years. We suggest getting in early for the long-haul.